respite

英 /ˈrespaɪt/ 美 /ˈrespɪt/
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中文释义

n.休息期间,缓解,暂缓,延期,(刑罚的)缓期执行

v.延期,缓期执行(死刑),使休息,使(苦痛等)暂时停止,使缓和,[军]停付(军人)薪饷

respite的英语例句

  1. The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.

    导演让全体演员在下一场开始之前稍事休息.

  2. The tablets brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.

    这些药片暂时缓解了剧痛.

  3. The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.

    药物暂时缓解了疼痛。